Just a few snippets from our week. Paddy has worked most of the time he's been home, but we have managed to sneak in plenty of family time too - mostly lazy afternoons at home interspersed with spontaneous cafe visits (Lalie is officially addicted to baby-chino's. Ooops!).
While Paddy was away I went mad rearranging the furniture and redecorating, only to change it all back again because it didn't feel right. Nothing felt right. I was desperate to make the place feel more homely... only now do I truly realise that the only things that make a home are the souls within it.
For the moment, life is peachy.
(Until Monday when he leaves again. I know, I know... cue violins!)
so lovely... and she's becoming such a little lady. Hard to believe that our two are almost 18 months... how did that happen?!! Enjoy the rest of the week with papa around!
ReplyDeleteI don't know, Joanna. I just don't know how it happened! ;) x
Deletelook at that little lady lilt. Love the linen and blooms and goodness of home here. Hey Paddy! x
ReplyDeleteLoving all these glimpses into your life and home. Glad to hear life is peachy at the moment. Your photos are just beautiful, must be nice to have Paddy home.
ReplyDeleteRonnie xo
I can't even believe how lovely everything on your blog is-- particularly all the shots of your daughter's little legs and feet.
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to seeing more,
Lovely as always, hope Monday takes forever to arrive and then time magically speeds up until Paddy arrives home again.
ReplyDeleteAww, so much sweetness. All the best for the next goodbye.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful... floral prints & blooms. Your beau and Lalie too. Yes I am always changing stuff around.. like I sanded the floor yesterday and I wished I hadn't cos today is my birthday and I am grumpy because my house is a dusty mess! grump grump! xxx
ReplyDeleteYour house looks lovely! If I lived there I wouldn't change a thing!
ReplyDeleteAnd can I please somehow get Lalie's wardrobe made in my size? Adorable!
Enjoy the weekend.
I always love your photos Claire, so beautiful. Am loving little Lalies outfits - must have her mamas style :)
ReplyDeleteCan't stop thinking about pancakes now! (it's 9.50pm)...such sweetness in every photo.
ReplyDeleteenjoy the weekend x
exactly, home is about the people. so glad you've got your man back. x
ReplyDeleteThese are such beautiful images Claire, those first two are my faves, but they're all just lovely. Sounds like you're making the most of your time together... and I agree so wholeheartedly about what truly makes a home xo
ReplyDeleteit looks like you're having a lovely week with your family...enjoy every minute and deal with the departure after it happens
ReplyDeleteThat first photo is so dear!
ReplyDeleteLife should be peachy, shouldn't it!
ReplyDeleteNext time paddy leaves it will be the last time and when he returns it'll be for good! Then there will be very exciting things on the horizon!!
xo em
Gorgeous, so relaxing, and what's wrong with being addicted to babychinos? xx
ReplyDeleteEulalie is the best dressed baby hand downs!
ReplyDeleteSo awesome to have your beloved home again...and not too long until he's back properly. Beautiful pictures Claire. As if I needed any more convincing that your home is seriously gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteAnd Lalie - you're so big and gorgeous! xxx
Claire your home is so lovely. Sorry to hear that Paddy is off again so soon, is this just a bad patch or a new routine? Enjoy your weekend and don't think about Monday!
ReplyDeletelove these pics....i just think your blog posts are going from strength to strength.....loving them.
ReplyDeleteLove love love the first and third pictures :) Eulalie's the cuttest.
ReplyDeleteYup, soon Paddy will be home for good (and never allowed to leave again!) but until then I would love to see more of your gorgeous home Claire and Lalie's sweet outfits! xx
ReplyDeletePs I'm intrigued by Em's comment. Exciting things??
Loving all these moments captured! Gorgeous! x
ReplyDeleteGlimpses of your home always make me want to make my own a bit more beautiful.
ReplyDeleteSuch a gorgeous family, the three of you.
x laura
Oh, beautiful photos! Especially of your Lalie and Paddy on the bed. Bless. My husband has to work away overseas for long periods too. It's beautiful watching the girls and him together after being apart x
ReplyDeleteWhat gorgeous snippets you have captured. I hope that all is wonderful in your home now and it has that perfect settled happy feeling.
ReplyDeleteI must say your blog is as stunning as ever and I have missed reading it while I have been away.
Now to catch up on all your loveliness x